Common use of REPRESENTATIVE LEAVE Clause in Contracts

REPRESENTATIVE LEAVE. (i) Leave to attend trade union and union delegate courses/ seminars shall be as follows: a. To a maximum of four (4) days per year (1 January to 31 December) per representative of paid trade union, union delegate training leave, attendance at association conferences, meetings and courses provided that: 1. The scope, content and level of the courses are directed to the enhancement of the operation of the settlement of dispute procedures; 2. That two (2) weeks’ notice is provided to the employer; 3. The approval of leave must have regard to the operational requirements of the employer, including staffing shortages and capacity to support multiple absences over the same period of time; 4. This leave shall be paid at the ordinary time rate of pay. (ii) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of this Agreement.